Queer Clicks: July 09, 2016 | So, Apparently The Legend of Tarzan Almost Had a Gay Kiss Scene & Other News

So, Apparently The Legend of Tarzan Almost Had a Gay Kiss Scene

“When Warner Bros. first announced that it was bringing Tarzan back to the big screen, the news raised plenty of questions. For instance: How will this movie overcome its original source material’s colonialist undertones? Can a vampire survive in the jungle, and if so, can he release a fitness guide explaining how? (He did!) And might a gay kiss scene fit in here somewhere?” Vanity Fair

Leading Up to the Olympics, Brazil’s Homophobia Comes to Light

“The Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are only a month away, but talks of the Zika virus, lacking infrastructure and rising crime has run rampant. And a recent spate of homophobic and transphobic violence brings up a more specific concern. The New York Times reported three recent murders that exemplify the trend. In each case, these victims were either gay or transgender, they were not robbed, and no action has been taken to apprehend suspects.” Out.com

Zachary Quinto Disappointed by George Takei’s Reaction to Gay Sulu

“Out Star Trek Beyond actor Zachary Quinto, who portrays Spock in the reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise, said that as a member of the LGBT community, he’s “disappointed” by George Takei’s response to the fact that the character of Mr. Sulu has been revealed to be gay.” Towleroad

Tom Daley dives into Superdrug

“You’re going to be seeing a lot more of Tom on the high street. We’ve seen how Tom Daley gets his chiselled body from his YouTube workout videos, and we’ve seen him getting fitted for his tiny speedos, now he’s tackling his skin and grooming regime.” Gay Times